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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,215.70, 451,546.11 and 183,983.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,215.70, 451,546.11 and 183,983.94 is: 253,891.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,215.70 : 451,546.11 = 183,983.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,215.70/451,546.11 = 183,983.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,215.70x = 451,546.11 × 183,983.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,215.70x = 83,077,232,409.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,077,232,409.47/327,215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,891.34

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